Iron & Silk1990
Genre: Comedy, Drama
Iron and Silk is a 1986 autobiographical novel written by Mark Salzman. It describes his experiences in China as an English teacher and as a student of Kung Fu. The book was later made into a film of the same name. more »
Teacher Hei:
When you have a visitor in China, at first you offer him tea and something to eat.
Mark:
Oh, sorry. Here you are.
Teacher Hei:
No, thanks.
Mark:
But you just said you wanted something to eat.
Teacher Hei:
No, I said you should offer me some.
Teacher Hei:
What are you doing now?
Mark:
But you said you didn't want it!
Teacher Hei:
But you have to leave it here, that's habit.
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